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Research As a Discussion

 
Choose a Discussion Group
 
 for Different Views about Your Topic
 

Who should be in this group? Scholars

 

Who Is a Scholar?

A scholar is a person who has done advanced study in a special field.
Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary, 11th ed. Springfield, MA: Merriam Webster, 2008.
 

1. Taught by other scholars. 

2. Graduated from schools with good reputations for scholarship.

3. Writes high quality articles or gives good lectures.

 

What Is a Scholar?

1. Scholars study other scholars - Scholarly vs. Popular

2. Scholars study primary material - Primary vs. Secondary

3. Scholars are current - Current vs. Dated

4. Scholars are honest - Accurate vs. Biased